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Infrastructure Engineering Portfolio

Hilkiah Okula

Infrastructure Engineer

I design resilient network and cloud systems for hybrid and cloud-only environments, focused on assurance and secure delivery. An IEEE Graduate Member deeply interested in production-ready solutions across network engineering, renewable energy, and embedded systems infrastructures.

Hilkiah Okula - Professional headshot

Areas of Expertise

Multi-disciplinary skills for building, securing, and automating infrastructure under pressure.

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Capability

Network

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Network Engineering

Design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure, routing protocols, and security frameworks.

Cisco TechnologiesNetwork Security
  • Cisco Technologies
  • Network Security
  • SD-WAN
  • Routing & Switching
  • Automation
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Capability

Embedded

02

Embedded Systems

Development of IoT solutions, microcontroller programming, and real-time system design for industrial applications.

Microcontrollers - ATMegaIoT Development
  • Microcontrollers - ATMega
  • IoT Development
  • Real-time Systems
  • Hardware Integration
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Capability

Energy

03

Renewable Energy Systems

Sustainable solar energy design, and energy management system development.

Solar PV SystemsEnergy Storage
  • Solar PV Systems
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Management
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Capability

Cloud

04

Cloud Engineering

Cloud infrastructure design, DevOps practices, and scalable solution architecture for modern applications.

AWSAzure
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • DevOps
  • IaC
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Capability

Workspace

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Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace

Enterprise collaboration platform administration, security management, and productivity optimization.

M365 AdministrationGoogle Workspace
  • M365 Administration
  • Google Workspace
  • Security & Compliance
  • User Management

Education

Academic grounding for networks, systems, and applied automation.

Qualification01

Advanced Computer Networks (MSc)

Birmingham City University – Birmingham, UK

Completed

September 2025

Qualification02

Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BE)

University of Benin – Benin City, Nigeria

Completed

October 2017

Featured Projects

Selected projects that show measurable infrastructure outcomes.

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Agentic AI Network Automation Ecosystem Stack (MSc Dissertation)

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AAProject

A lightweight, modular AI-powered automation system for enterprise network management using LLMs, MCP mechanisms, decentralized agents, intent-aware auto-remediation, and NetDevOps workflows. Built as an MSc Advanced Computer Networks dissertation at Birmingham City University.

MSc DissertationAgentic AINetwork AutomationMCPLLMsn8nBatfishNetDevOps
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Innovative Challenge Against Indoor Air Pollutants — 2021

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KiCad circuitry for the ekipa indoor air pollutants project
FreeCAD enclosure for the ekipa indoor air pollutants project
ICProject

Worked with the InCleair team, now Clusterwink, on the ekipa and tesa challenge in Germany and placed third overall.

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Enterprise Network Optimization

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ENProject

Reduced latency and improved throughput by 35% by redesigning the network topology with Cisco and MikroTik devices for an educational institution.

CiscoMikroTikNetwork DesignOptimization
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Enterprise Network Design & Automation

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ENProject

Designed and automated a scalable OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP routing solution for a multi-site organization, improving deployment speed by 75%.

OSPFBGPVPNAutomation
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Microsoft 365 Tenant Migrations

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M3Project

Migrated multiple 500+ user organizations from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, ensuring zero data loss and smooth user adoption.

Microsoft 365 MigrationGoogle WorkspaceData MigrationPowerShell
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MEDCOM Bank Wireless Network

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MBProject

Proposed and designed a secure, high-performance wireless network expansion covering the bank premises across two floors.

Wireless NetworkingNetwork SecurityInfrastructure DesignWireless Site Survey
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IoT-Based Smart Home Solution

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ISProject

Developed an IoT system for centralized control of home devices using C and embedded systems, with a focus on air quality monitoring.

IoTC/C++Smart HomeSensor IntegrationAir Quality Monitoring
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Cloud Migration for SMEs

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CMProject

Spearheaded cloud migration projects for multiple small and medium-sized enterprises, integrating Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

Cloud MigrationMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceSME

Published Works

Research outputs and preprints in AI-driven network engineering.

ResearchGate Preprint01

The Era of AI Agents for Network Engineering: Intent-Aware Auto-Remediation for Network Disruption or Failures Using AI Agents, Large Language Models (LLM) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mechanisms

Presents an intent-aware remediation approach for network disruptions and failures using AI agents, LLMs, and MCP mechanisms for autonomous decision support in network engineering.

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ResearchGate Preprint02

A Design Science Approach for Agentic AI in Network Engineering: Autonomous Network Management Using AI Agents, Large Language Models (LLM) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mechanisms

Details a design-science methodology for building an agentic AI ecosystem for autonomous network management with modular agents coordinated through MCP mechanisms.

Under ReviewRead Preprint

Events and Highlights

A gallery of conferences, exhibitions, awards, and milestones.

3rd Place

Innovative Challenge Against Indoor Air Pollutants — 2021 (ekipa & tesa, Germany)

I worked with the InCleair team, now Clusterwink, on the Innovative Challenge Against Indoor Air Pollutants and emerged in 3rd place.

Date: 2021
Venue: ekipa & tesa
Location: Germany
Certificate for 3rd place in the ekipa and tesa indoor air pollutants challenge
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Bronze Medal Finalist

PGXPO 2025 (Postgraduate Innovation Exhibition)

An inspiring event where I will showcase my project, share innovative ideas, and compete for medals and prizes.

Date: Friday, 19th September 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Venue: STEAMhouse, CST006/007/008, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
Location: Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
PGXPO 2025 exhibition hall photo

Connect With Me

Open to opportunities and collaborations. Reach me through my professional networks.